by Jane D. Abbott
About this book
Highacres (Dramatic Reading) by Jane D. Abbott opens a warm, courageous portrait of a mountain girl who leaves home to spend her first year in town and at Highacres school. Abbott’s gentle, early-20th-century storytelling captures the wonder and awkwardness of rural-to-urban transition as the heroine discovers new friendships, rivalries, and the everyday politics of a boarding-school life.
Blending fiction, dramatic work, and instructive themes, the narrative explores perseverance, social manners, family ties, and moral growth without ever resorting to melodrama. Set against the backdrop of a 1920 sensibility, the story evokes period detail and values while remaining accessible to modern listeners. This edition’s dramatic reading brings Abbott’s characters vividly to life—distinct voices, paced narration, and atmospheric scenes make the school debates, secret-door mysteries, and domestic kindness tangible without giving away pivotal moments.
Perfect for fans of classic coming-of-age literature, vintage school stories, and listeners who enjoy dramatized performances, Highacres offers a comforting, character-driven journey. Tune in for a heartfelt, instructive tale that delights listeners of all ages who appreciate timeless lessons about courage, courtesy, and belonging.
